Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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